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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1912
Page
2
Church of England and Presbyterian service times listed for August including Holy Communion at Forbes morning service and evening gatherings. Names such as Rev Harold Wendger Rev Thomson Rev J McDowell appear with locations including Forbes and Mer Wood Unuse.
A brief old style notice indicates advertisement booking times and prices. It notes Tuesday and Friday afternoons publication cadence and per quarter subscription details with mentions of space booking and arrangements for advertisements. The fragmentary text references pricing and allocation of space but lacks clear names or locations.
The Forbes Advocate reports on the thirty ninth annual exhibit, praising the productivity of the Mathwy district and the strong public interest. The display showcased drought relief, river conditions, and local industry with observers noting responsive display and the exhibit’s impact on future development.
A terse note expresses interest from Hettler in purchasing land at a moderate price with potential for substantial gain. It implies future consideration if Hettler applies industry and intelligence to the venture. The text reflects an early 20th century business tone seeking a profitable real estate deal.
The column reports on a community event with the touring Coyle Circus at Candobolin, noting pleasant surprise at the show and a missing jewel incident involving a previous site. It mentions weather disturbances, a public safety overview, and upcoming performances with details about horse racing and show scheduling in the district.
Fragmented notes describe cattle yarding numbers and prices for cattle and sheep. Mentions Parliament approval of expenditure on work at gates, and reported grain prices and milling wheat offers in Sydney with several partial figures and buyers’ asks.
Members of Forbes Rifle Club will resume practice on the range on Wednesday and Saturday. Officials have arranged six handicap entries for an upcoming trophy shoot likely to start next week.
Visiting attractions near Parkes weeklong run ends with a charity event by Dee Barry's Dramatic Company. Proceeds support Forbes Hospital. Attendance strong at Parkes venue as crowd enjoys the evenings.
Rose Martin, fourth daughter of Mrs Dob Martin, married Mr Brown of Trine bans in a ceremony at Forties church. Officiant Rev Father Dora. Attendants included Miss Atella Martin and brother Jack Martin. Guests included Charles Rey Burke and Mary Hulton among others.
Sunday’s final test match faced early rain delays as players struggled. With conditions unsettled, progress slowed after noon and several players from the Australian side were omitted from the lineup.
Brook's Pictures Brook's Pleturne announce a week of attractions at their local theater with nightly shows and a Saturday bumper program. Proceeds benefit Forbes Hospital with no deductions. The bill features The Apache, What's Your Hurts, Nature's Little Tragedies, Australian Gazette No. 2, The Stolen Cabera, The Lovers' Signal, The Visiting Cart, Tighthonss Keeler's Daughter, Lost Lag of Minton Ceomte.
The catalog lists a fall program at the School of Arts featuring titles such as The Prodigal Juuso The Lady of the Lower Ten Hemet of the West and Opening along with works by Vanhote Landon Henry and Ford among others. It notes contributors including Warren Blue Colt and CWWs Comfort and mentions titles like A Tale of Quebec and The Rivortanh.
Fragmentary OCR item lists shooters and scores from a pistol event at a club meet with many garbled names and numbers, including Armstrong Martel Taylor Lat cyrin and Laneyria. The text mentions nominations and various yardage marks but is heavily corrupted and hard to interpret.
In a morning court at Rotmefal Gardens, Aubrey O’Brien faced a betting charge with Ministerial approval questioned. Prosecutors alleged O’Brien bet during a pigeon match and at Tattersall’s Hotel, while witnesses testified to urging cautions against betting. The magistrate fined £20 after finding betting likely. defense argued caution obligations. The case drew interest from the racing community as spectators discussed bets and horse rumors.
A fragmented report describes an odd scene with The Acolyte and a white goat during a Forbes meeting. The goat’s behavior motivates town chatter as the Acolyte and Veuntless attend an event, with the animal seen venturing near the horse and audience. The tale mentions owner Me O’Brien and a May feature about Billy Me The greatest Ghlon teaver, plus plans for Melbourne and a curious foraging moment by the goat.
The weighers struggled with the heavy crowd at the booth show. D J M13 weight was the target but Sue Joney correctly guessed it. Other participants Inthetla Marlin AT2Ibs and Prank Powrie fell short as the audience watched.
A Sunday morning report notes Mrs Delobery and family in Mourning. Mentions Rev W J Dumitan of Forbes addressing community matters. Miss Roll Mackay of Orange stars in a St Laurens Church solo. Sydney-bound trips and fund-raising events cited, with references to Salvation Army founder General Booth and Jacob Ryssart. Distinctive local figures and events weave through this compact update.
Melbourne report notes elections to be void by end of May with beginnings of June next year. detail on expected timing and implications awaits official confirmation. Environmental and logistical factors cited as possible influences on the schedule.
Government officials told the Pulte Works Committees that a state owned segment works could save about £3000 on every 20000 tons produced. The assertion was made during a Sydney briefing on Tuesday.
Producers in the county discuss the 18 dairy cheese factories facing difficulties. Consensus indicates a difficult thaw ahead as they assess butter and cheese production challenges.
Fragmentary report notes a third party involvement in a Parliament matter with mentions of Morton and M.L.A. The text hints at a reassignment or rehire scenario as a political issue. Further readable details are unclear.
Melbourne Tuesday reports Commonwealth Savings Bank opens in Mulrourne with total deposits around £195,000.
Sydney Tuesday report on a disrupted selection process at Croke, with Noble and Judie contested as key figures. Confusion arose as the station took questions about the committee and the fate of the selection.
Compulsory training sessions drew large crowds as the defence ministry showcased computing and training systems. Officials described significant demand and stress on the setup, with many observers noting the scale of participation and the challenges in maintaining orderly instruction.
A garbled line recalls a billiards match event mentioning Sydney and names like Harverson. The fragment hints at a recent session or club activity but lacks clear details, participants, or outcomes.
The latest Gablegrams from London recount chaotic scenes as mobs and troops clash near Fauger. Details mention civilian casualties including a captain and children, with fires and evacuations affecting areas along the Tramteheit line. The report notes unclear motives and fluctuating leadership while naming individuals tied to the Gordon Niethastdéry and Turkey relations.
The BhON Herwig Sunday Weta bis residoney on Parkessroad reports the obituary of Mr Istwe Alar on well known Forbes resident. She died after long illness and was the widow of the late Hine nist Dh Black haw been trusted with ay toternal eolphiiit. funeral arrangements were made for the following Saturday afternoon. Rev. Pagtow led the service with Lie Luelit serving as pallbearer.
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